A resolution approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between the United States Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), and The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, to provide police assistance to the Middle Tennessee Drug Enforcement Task Force.

WHEREAS, the United States Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), has requested that the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department assist with the Middle Tennessee Drug Enforcement Task Force; and,

WHEREAS, the Intergovernmental Agreement attached hereto and incorporated herein provides terms for such assistance, including reimbursement by the DEA for overtime payments made to Metropolitan Nashville Police Department officers assigned to the Middle Tennessee Drug Enforcement Task Force; and,

WHEREAS, T.C.A. § 12-9-104 authorizes the Metropolitan Government to enter into intergovernmental agreements with agencies of the federal government for cooperative projects with the approval of the governing body; and,

WHEREAS, it is to the benefit of the citizens of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that the Intergovernmental Agreement be approved.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:

Section 1. That the Intergovernmental Agreement by and between the United States Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), and The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, to provide police assistance to the Middle Tennessee Drug Enforcement Task Force, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved.

Section 2. That this resolution shall take effect from and after its adoption, the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.